Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret a prescribed request for a dental radiographic image. It also includes the preparation of the client for dental radiography and the selection of equipment requirements

All procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the dental practice or organisation
All tasks are carried out in accordance with state or territory legislative requirements

This unit applies to dental assisting work

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image

Element:

1. Prepare clients for dental radiography

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Implement and maintain radiation safety measures for the client, operator and others throughout the procedure
1.2 Position the client correctly
1.3 Maintain communication with the client

Element:

2. Prepare equipment and materials for dental radiography

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select the appropriate technical variables on the dental radiographic unit according to manufacturer specifications, procedure and client requirements
2.2 Select the appropriate radiographic technique according to the tooth under investigation and the anatomy of the oral cavity
2.3 Select and position correctly the appropriate film for the client’s requirements
2.4 Select and use film locating devices to position the film correctly when appropriate
2.5 Select accessories when appropriate according to manufacturer specifications

Element:

3. Process and mount dental radiographs

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Operate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements for the safe use of radiation in dentistry
3.2 Ensure the client does not move and remains visible throughout the procedure
3.3 Remove the exposed dental radiographic film package carefully from the mouth
3.4 Label the exposed radiographic film package correctly prior to processing

1.1 Implement and maintain radiation safety measures for the client, operator and others throughout the procedure
1.2 Position the client correctly
1.3 Maintain communication with the client

2.1 Select the appropriate technical variables on the dental radiographic unit according to manufacturer specifications, procedure and client requirements
2.2 Select the appropriate radiographic technique according to the tooth under investigation and the anatomy of the oral cavity
2.3 Select and position correctly the appropriate film for the client’s requirements
2.4 Select and use film locating devices to position the film correctly when appropriate
2.5 Select accessories when appropriate according to manufacturer specifications

3.1 Operate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements for the safe use of radiation in dentistry
3.2 Ensure the client does not move and remains visible throughout the procedure
3.3 Remove the exposed dental radiographic film package carefully from the mouth
3.4 Label the exposed radiographic film package correctly prior to processing

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.
Students will be provided with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard).

To achieve a grade of CA (Competency achieved) for the unit HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image
you are required to attend classes and successfully complete all assessments for all the following theoretical
and practical assessments that are used to measure elements, performance criteria, essential knowledge and
essential skills as outlined in the health training package.

Direct credit transfer and RPL: Direct credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses.
Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy (unresolved)

Work submitted for assessment:Assessments that require work to be submitted must be handed in by the due date designated
by the unit teacher. Details of the due date for each assessment item are included in the unit Assessment
overview. Students are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner.
More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab”http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ . All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically
unless directed by the unit teacher.

Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography. Care must be taken to reference all work correctly
and to avoid plagiarism. Be sure not to plagiarise unintentionally. Students must keep a copy of all submitted
assessments including electronic copies.

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC (Not yet competent) or DNS
(Did not submit) for the unit HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image. A NYC or DNS result will be entered
in the student record. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence and re-enrolment will be required
incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

This unit of competency is delivered against current industry standards. It is recommended that all students are familiar with
the current ADA Infection Control Guidelines Document 2012 or the most current version of this document.

Students are required to support the learning outcomes for Unit HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image
with work based experience and further self-managed research to support positive outcomes in this Unit.

To undertake a practical clinical assessment (simulation) or video based assessment, students MUST present for the
assessment process as follows:

• In appropriate clinical attire(no jeans or tracksuit pants, no bare midriff, no singlet tops).
• Fully covered in leather(not suede) clinical footwear. Hair to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
• No artificial fingernails to be worn. No nail varnish to be worn. The wearing of henna is acceptable. Short, clean fingernails
• No jewellery to be worn on the hands or wrists. Wedding rings or jewellery that cannot be removed for cultural
reasons must be taped with an appropriate waterproof tape.
• All cuts/ skin abrasions on the hands or wrists must be covered with a waterproof dressing

A student that is non-compliant with any of the above requirements will not be permitted to undertake clinical
evaluation or assessment at the scheduled time.

Plagiarism RMIT University requires that you present only YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating.
It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person without appropriate referencing,
as though it is your own. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct,
cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the
coversheet (electronic or paper based), you are declaring that the work is not plagiarised.

Special consideration Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT websitehttp://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b1wqvnwk8aui (unresolved) if they believe complete assessment for this unit by the
submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special consideration must be lodged prior
to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date.
The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in NYC - Not Yet Competent result for unit
HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image. This will result in non-completion of the unit requiring
re-enrolment incurring fees, return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.

The assessment result is final and a second opportunity for re-assessment will be NOT be provided unless the student has applied
for and been granted Special Consideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111 (unresolved)

Assessment Appeal ProcessThe Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is
staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to
appeal, this is available on http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved)